Can You Freeze Ground Beef?

Best method

• Cool cooked food before packing.
• Use a flat, airtight freezer bag or sealed container.
• Label the date so it does not become a mystery item.

Thawing

Thaw in the fridge when possible. Reheat cooked leftovers until hot all the way through.

Skip freezing if

• It sat out too long.
• It already smells sour, rancid, or fermented.
• The package was damaged or leaking.

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